A Little About Me

Since this is the first time I have ever had a blog of my own, I will make my intro pretty brief. Ny name is Rachel and this blog will be used for genealogy. I DO NOT want any kind of obscene material whatsoever on my blog. It will be used for genealogy only. I will upload data on my anscestors and maybe add news of my family every now and then. So enjoy and leave me a note every once in awhile and let me know what you think.

I have a wonderful family. My husband Dennis and I have been married 13 years and have 5 grown children among us. I have 3 daughters and Dennis has 1 son and 1 daughter. All 5 get along beautifully. There are 8 grandchildren, ages range from 20 years old and 2 1/2 years old. Our 20 year old grandson is in the Marines and our 19 year old grandson is in the Air Force. Pretty proud of both of them. Our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter is in the terrible two stage, but we love her anyway.

We are expecting our first great grandchild sometime in October. Pretty exciting huh? Well, it is to us.

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22 responses to “A Little About Me”

jessejulianwinkles

April 5, 2007 at 6:57 pm

I have not thought about posting a bio, but good way to start.

also rules of ingagement are a good idea, have to work on that, then pic’s.

We have a grandson in Army Airborne, and very proud of him also.

I have been playing with the feed feature to see when comments are left. I found out you have to be signed in for it to worj I think. But all in all some neat features so far.

Rachel, I am a descendent of Jordan Vann. Do you have any information as to who his father was ?
My GG Grandfather was Neal Baker Vann. He married Cordelia Moriah Elizabeth Formby. I have all that information if you would like.

Linda,
I have no new information. I can’t get farther back from Jordan Vann. How did you find his father as Edmund Vann?
Rachel

Linda Norman

August 15, 2013 at 11:52 pm

From my cousin, J W Vann and he hit a block. But I will find out where he got his info and get back to you. Thanks.

Linda Norman

August 17, 2013 at 9:12 pm

Hey,

I found Jorden Vann on a 1880 Census and I do believe this is the right one and his father was not Edmund but James W Vann. There were a lot of Jordan’s and edmunds but they were mostly of B or M descent. At first I thought this was it but then I searched Jorden spelled with an e and got this hit. I can send you a copy of the census if you do not have access to get it. Thanks.

I have been researching the Vaughts this week (haven’t uploaded to my website yet). Just thought that I would let you know I have information on Benjamin Franklin Vaught. He died on 7 Jan 1867 in Caddo Gap, Montgomery, Arkansas. He was Sarah’s husband. When Sarah died (1848), her sister Elizabeth. Silas, Ben and Sarah’s son, married my great grand aunt.

Rachel, I’m searching for the parents of Jimmie E. Winkles Dunn from Owens Cross Roads AL. She was born about 1889 and died in 1925. She was married to John Wesley Dunn and they had several children. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Clark

I am a decendent of John Winkles, Nelson Winkles and my father was Ernest Winkles. I have been trying to get information on the Winkles family for years. Most of the them settled in Arkansas. I Don’t know if you have any more informtion than I do, but I am willing to share.
Thanks, Millie

Recently, I have begun searching the geneology from my Dad’s side of the family. My name is Veronica Winkles Roper and I am originally from Rainsville, Alabama located on Sand Mountain. Our family has known very little about the Winkles family beyond J.T. Winkles. My research has lead me to my gggg grandfather, Levi Winkles. We always thought one of the great grandfathers was from Germany. I am unclear if this story was about Levi. When searching for Levi Winkles from PA, there are lot of German names, but I can’t connect him with anyone there yet. I would like to find his grave. Does anyone know if he is buried in Grant, Alabama? This is my connection to Levi Winkles:

My dad is Aubrey Leroy Winkles, Jr. (known as Jr.)- born June 21,1951 and died January 14, 2004 from ALS.

Grandfather-Aubrey Leroy Winkles-born August 9, 1922 and died December 15, 1984 from ALS.

Great Grandfather-William J. Winkles-born March 12, 1893 and died November 4, 1966.

Great Great Grandfather- John T. Winkles- born September 25, 1866 and died August 11, 1924

Great Great Great Grandfather- Richard Winkles-born 1833 and died August 21, 1906

Hi I am kin to you also. My father is James Leon Hunter his father is James Ervin Hunter. my name is Deloris Ann Hunter Hollingsworth. The family knows me by Ann. We live in South Carolina since 1958. But from Huntsville. my email is daholli@aol.com.I am on facebook also. Also on ancestry.com.

Hi Ann. I believe we are already friends on facebook. My email is rhuckeba122@yahoo.com. Your grandfather is my grandmother’s brother. I remember Uncle James and I remember Leon, your father from when I was a little girl.

hi, do you have any further information on the son of Ollie Tennessee mcanally and Guy barker, William E Barker, I am researching the family and have not been able to find a death record for William. Thanks in advance

Can you tell me more about Elijah Winkles? Who were his parents and siblings? My maiden name was Winkles and I have been running genealogy on that side of my family and have hit a roadblock. I would love to gather more information.